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Trainee Bus Driver

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-03 Milton Keynes Bus Depot Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics

Company shared salary

14 GBP–20 GBP/mo (174 GBP–242 GBP/yr)

Market rate

13 GBP–2,368 GBP/mo (153 GBP–28,416 GBP/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Trainee Bus Driver 14.50 - 20.19 per hour Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Milton Keynes depot, where you will be at the heart of your community Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them. As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone's day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team. Pay Rate: 14.50 - 20.19 per hour During Training (the first 4-6 weeks) - 14.50 per hour After Training: Base Rate - 14.50 During Training, rising to 18.35 per hour when you start driving solo Overtime: 15.70 during training, rising to 20.19 per hour when you start driving solo Pay rates reviewed via frequent pay negotiations. What's in it for you Full paid training where you'll receive your PCV licence - you'll go through our Arriva Training School and learn everything you need to know about being a Bus Driver. The training generally last approx. 4 weeks with the first 3 to 5 days at our Luton Depot and the remainder at Milton Keynes , followed by a further few weeks with a Mentor. Overtime opportunities - extra shifts, bank holidays,

Requirements

  • ● Must be over 18 years of age
  • ● Have been driving for a minimum of 6 months
  • ● No more than 6 points on your licence
  • ● Can pass a drug and alcohol test
  • ● Great people and customer service skills
  • ● Flexibility to work shifts

Benefits

  • ● Fantastic career progression and training opportunities
  • ● Free to use staff bus operates a route around Milton Keynes in the mornings and evenings to get drivers to and from work at those early start times and late finishes
  • ● Shuttle service from the depot to town to get you to your starting point.
  • ● Access to the 'Arriva Village', where you can take advantage of store discounts and offers
  • ● Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) if you do not need to use it then you can nominate someone else
  • ● Arriva Workplace Pension
  • ● Enhanced rates of pay
  • ● Long service awards
  • ● Access to the Mydrive app and road safety scheme where you can get rewarded a 50 voucher monthly for being the top Arriva driver
  • ● At Arriva we strive for inclusion and diversity, we are a community that brings everyone together, not just our passengers.